And, because of that, some area teens created Belle's Boutique, an event where used prom dresses are made available to any girl who wants them.The event was held recently at Fellowship Alliance Chapel on Church Road.The event was for Medford and the surrounding communities to help combat the cost of prom expenses.
New gowns donated from local prom dress stores like Nola Blu, the Royal Court in Marlton and Girlfriend's Boutique in Medford were available as well.Jamie Mendillo, 17, a Shawnee High School senior, said Belle's Boutique came about after a discussion about the cost of prom dresses and the economy."We just thought it would be a great idea to have people come and get dresses they don't have to pay for," Mendillo said."We just think it's a good way to show God's love to the community," she said. "It's a nice thing to do. I know it would be nice if someone did it for me."
Mendillo joined with members of the church's youth leadership team to put on the event.Jessica Hannon, 17, also a Shawnee senior, said the idea of Belle's Boutique came about last year around the time of her junior prom."We were realizing how crazy it is and how there's so much craziness about girls getting prom dresses – and it's just such a big deal," Hannon said."We just hope people see that God cares about every small thing in our lives," she said, noting she will try to pass the torch to younger members of the team. "We just want to show them that we love them and that God loves them."Hannon said it is also good to build relationships with girls she probably wouldn't have met otherwise.
Kelsey Pederson, 17, a senior at Cherokee, said she was excited for the opportunity to give girls a chance to get free dresses."It makes me feel awesome, really happy," Pederson said. "It feels good to serve God while serving others at the same time."Our church is open. We want people to feel welcome and loved here."Toni Mendillo, Jamie's mother, said she helped with publicity of the event, noting Shawnee's senior prom is May 11.
From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, young women in need of a prom dress are invited to the gym at Heartland Church to browse through those 100 dresses, which range from size 0 -18. Bonsall said her plan for the dresses is to "loan them out and ask them to bring them back." She said she also has five wedding dresses and 20-25 pairs of shoes that have been donated to her cause. There will be no charge to borrow one of Bonsall’s dresses. She also stressed that the dress loans are confidential.
2012年2月27日星期一
Redefining the Sensual Woman
A coat the color of face powder hugged to the breast or a mole brown velvet dress caressing the body — the moments of fashion emotion from Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta during the Milan fashion week came from designers at the peak of their powers, redefining womanly presence. In what is proving to be a powerful Italian winter 2012 season, there is a sense of reinforcing identity — hence the dramatic gilt trip from Dolce & Gabbana on Sunday and Marni taking a new angle on its signature look.Raf Simons at Jil Sander explained that he had been inspired by the concept of a woman in her own domestic environment with husband or lover, “a day of family life and the beauty of that.”
But a lofty life, indeed. Garden flowers spilled out of vases contained in clear plastic boxes — perhaps a metaphor for the sensuality oozing from under a coat. The cover-ups were a series of buttonless, deep-sleeved cocoons in sweet, soft colors — clutched-over dresses that seemed, in their lightness but pronounced shapeliness at the breasts, to be more like wispy nightgowns with bathrobes. Some of these easy coats were even ankle length.Freedom in fashion startups for up and comers.A sudden flash of a vivid red coat, followed by black outfits, gave a sharper edge to the sensuality, while leather dresses with an angular swirl out at one hip seemed to be more sculpted, less clinging.
Mr. Simons has, for a while, moved into haute territory, and this collection was both impeccably tailored and meltingly soft, suggesting the duality of a 21st-century woman. Whether or not the designer finds a nest in a couture home, or develops women's wear from his own signature men's line, his fashion voice is too powerful and too important to still.The utter chic of the Bottega Veneta show was a joy. Tomas Maier is a designer with a clear, modern sensibility who can create elegance rooted in the classic past, but applied to today's woman. The models walked out from two directions, yet the message was the same: slim black outfits in dense fabrics.
The secret of Mr. Maier’s success is his sense of how a modern woman wants to present herself: impeccable, sleek, shiny hair, a dress that is tailored at the sides to fit the body, a brooch at the breastbone for a touch of sparkle and boots to keep the couture look down to earth.In this fine collection, the designer seemed to introduce new looks effortlessly: a floral pattern on velvet; a couple of slim dresses that Mr. Maier said were in Gainsborough colors, meaning the pinky beige of a blank artist’s canvas. On his fashion backcloth, this designer reached perfection.
But a lofty life, indeed. Garden flowers spilled out of vases contained in clear plastic boxes — perhaps a metaphor for the sensuality oozing from under a coat. The cover-ups were a series of buttonless, deep-sleeved cocoons in sweet, soft colors — clutched-over dresses that seemed, in their lightness but pronounced shapeliness at the breasts, to be more like wispy nightgowns with bathrobes. Some of these easy coats were even ankle length.Freedom in fashion startups for up and comers.A sudden flash of a vivid red coat, followed by black outfits, gave a sharper edge to the sensuality, while leather dresses with an angular swirl out at one hip seemed to be more sculpted, less clinging.
Mr. Simons has, for a while, moved into haute territory, and this collection was both impeccably tailored and meltingly soft, suggesting the duality of a 21st-century woman. Whether or not the designer finds a nest in a couture home, or develops women's wear from his own signature men's line, his fashion voice is too powerful and too important to still.The utter chic of the Bottega Veneta show was a joy. Tomas Maier is a designer with a clear, modern sensibility who can create elegance rooted in the classic past, but applied to today's woman. The models walked out from two directions, yet the message was the same: slim black outfits in dense fabrics.
The secret of Mr. Maier’s success is his sense of how a modern woman wants to present herself: impeccable, sleek, shiny hair, a dress that is tailored at the sides to fit the body, a brooch at the breastbone for a touch of sparkle and boots to keep the couture look down to earth.In this fine collection, the designer seemed to introduce new looks effortlessly: a floral pattern on velvet; a couple of slim dresses that Mr. Maier said were in Gainsborough colors, meaning the pinky beige of a blank artist’s canvas. On his fashion backcloth, this designer reached perfection.
2012年2月22日星期三
Bright prints, grunge rock the runway
Vibrant Asian-inspired prints, chiffon dresses with appliquéd velvet and a revived grunge look hit the catwalks on Monday as designers Peter Pilotto, Christopher Kane and Mark Fast offered up their autumn/ winter 2012 collections at London Fashion Week.Christopher Kane, whose runway was carpeted in plush violet and lit with two huge spotlights, showcased a mixture of leather jackets, animal print separates and chiffon dresses with velvet detailing.
Dresses in bright red, violet, dark blue flowed down the runway on models with gel-slick hair, wearing minimal makeup and chunky black heels.Model and TV presenter Alexa Chung, a British Fashion Council Young Ambassador, attended the show alongside U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Samantha Cameron, the wife of Britain's Prime Minister."I love everything about Christopher Kane. I like that he has a quite dark side, that he likes to explore, always produces very wearable, beautiful clothes," Chung said.
Pilotto and partner Christopher De Vos offered up a collection of figure-hugging dresses with Asian-inspired prints, sexy cut-out details and multi-coloured furry scarves.Sleek stretched dresses featuring mesh panels, cut out bodices and yellow, blue and green prints set on a black background also featured in the collection."We find it very exciting to unite the future and the past in this way," Pilotto said.Graduated shades of blue punctuated designer Mark Fast's show with cerulean, azure and dark blue greys dominating a grunge theme that reaches back to the heady days of an emerging rock scene in 1990s Seattle led by the lead singer of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain.
Many of the pieces featured shaggy threads and tattered looks to give a sense of decay and edginess, Fast told Reuters."[It's a] Kurt Cobainish take on a cardigan with an injection of Lycra," Fast said. "From seeing what I was wearing, what other people around me were wearing, came this grungy feeling."Sophie Hulme, whose presentation included a giant golden dinosaur, sent her models out in colourful sweaters and tailored coats with quirky twists, said her collection was based on toy dinosaurs and fishermen's sweaters.
The designer, who was wearing a cream shirt with lace in the shape of dinosaurs, said she looked towards menswear for inspiration and how their clothes were put together."They're very realistic clothes you can wear which I think is a really good evolution that seems to be happening at the moment," she said. "So I'm excited to be part of that."
Dresses in bright red, violet, dark blue flowed down the runway on models with gel-slick hair, wearing minimal makeup and chunky black heels.Model and TV presenter Alexa Chung, a British Fashion Council Young Ambassador, attended the show alongside U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Samantha Cameron, the wife of Britain's Prime Minister."I love everything about Christopher Kane. I like that he has a quite dark side, that he likes to explore, always produces very wearable, beautiful clothes," Chung said.
Pilotto and partner Christopher De Vos offered up a collection of figure-hugging dresses with Asian-inspired prints, sexy cut-out details and multi-coloured furry scarves.Sleek stretched dresses featuring mesh panels, cut out bodices and yellow, blue and green prints set on a black background also featured in the collection."We find it very exciting to unite the future and the past in this way," Pilotto said.Graduated shades of blue punctuated designer Mark Fast's show with cerulean, azure and dark blue greys dominating a grunge theme that reaches back to the heady days of an emerging rock scene in 1990s Seattle led by the lead singer of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain.
Many of the pieces featured shaggy threads and tattered looks to give a sense of decay and edginess, Fast told Reuters."[It's a] Kurt Cobainish take on a cardigan with an injection of Lycra," Fast said. "From seeing what I was wearing, what other people around me were wearing, came this grungy feeling."Sophie Hulme, whose presentation included a giant golden dinosaur, sent her models out in colourful sweaters and tailored coats with quirky twists, said her collection was based on toy dinosaurs and fishermen's sweaters.
The designer, who was wearing a cream shirt with lace in the shape of dinosaurs, said she looked towards menswear for inspiration and how their clothes were put together."They're very realistic clothes you can wear which I think is a really good evolution that seems to be happening at the moment," she said. "So I'm excited to be part of that."
2012年2月20日星期一
Freedom in fashion startups for up and comers
The big names at New York Fashion Week who are watched for trends include Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler. But now, Jacobs and Proenza designers Jack McCollugh and Lazaro Hernandez have more on their minds than mere creativity and innovation.They have big businesses to run, and that has to enter the decision-making process at some point. When you're more of a startup, there's freedom.And there might not be much money, so fashion shows are done on a much smaller scale. Models might work for clothes and other freebies. Fashionable friends might help with the styling. The shoestring approach worked for Zac Posen and Alexander Wang — and look at them now.
For Jason Wu it was more about a single dress: the first lady's inaugural gown. Prabal Gurung became the toast of the town with support from his old boss Cynthia Rowley and his appointed mentor Carolina Herrera.Lela Rose added several glimmering touches to her romantic collection.As part of Fashion Week, The Associated Press attended a handful of shows by designers who seem on the cusp. They are not household names, unless you live among the hipsters of SoHo or Brooklyn, but based on the buzz they had among front-row players, they seem to have potential as the next big things:Joseph Altuzarra is at the top of the list, winning in the past year both the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for up-and-coming talent and the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund prize, which gave him mentors and some seed money for his business.
In the first collection since then, Altuzarra drew on a gypsy's life, a wandering woman wearing jangling coin sequins and high leather boots.There were other references, too, and they were oh-so-global: There was a bold, black-and-white African-inspired print in dresses and on a chunky, fur-trimmed jacket that would serve at a ski lodge or for every day.He used wide panels of Moroccan blues and reds on some fronts, small red pompoms in a V design on others, along with shaggy fringe on heavy white knit tunics.
"I'm really thinking about my roots, what it means to be French and to be multicultural," he said backstage. "The fantasy really came from travel and this idea of an imaginary world traveler who kind of picks up things everywhere they go. From Morocco, North Africa, India, China."The Swarthmore-educated Altuzarra, whose father is French-Basque and mother Chinese American, also had a favorite '70s comic book rapscallion in mind, Corto Maltese. Some of his strong shoulders and military tailoring were references to a "Viennese military cadet," he said.
For Jason Wu it was more about a single dress: the first lady's inaugural gown. Prabal Gurung became the toast of the town with support from his old boss Cynthia Rowley and his appointed mentor Carolina Herrera.Lela Rose added several glimmering touches to her romantic collection.As part of Fashion Week, The Associated Press attended a handful of shows by designers who seem on the cusp. They are not household names, unless you live among the hipsters of SoHo or Brooklyn, but based on the buzz they had among front-row players, they seem to have potential as the next big things:Joseph Altuzarra is at the top of the list, winning in the past year both the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for up-and-coming talent and the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund prize, which gave him mentors and some seed money for his business.
In the first collection since then, Altuzarra drew on a gypsy's life, a wandering woman wearing jangling coin sequins and high leather boots.There were other references, too, and they were oh-so-global: There was a bold, black-and-white African-inspired print in dresses and on a chunky, fur-trimmed jacket that would serve at a ski lodge or for every day.He used wide panels of Moroccan blues and reds on some fronts, small red pompoms in a V design on others, along with shaggy fringe on heavy white knit tunics.
"I'm really thinking about my roots, what it means to be French and to be multicultural," he said backstage. "The fantasy really came from travel and this idea of an imaginary world traveler who kind of picks up things everywhere they go. From Morocco, North Africa, India, China."The Swarthmore-educated Altuzarra, whose father is French-Basque and mother Chinese American, also had a favorite '70s comic book rapscallion in mind, Corto Maltese. Some of his strong shoulders and military tailoring were references to a "Viennese military cadet," he said.
2012年2月15日星期三
Lela Rose added several glimmering touches to her romantic collection
Nearly every women's collection we saw had a sheer element. Our favorites were the delicate tulle sleeves and necklines -- including an inspired rust silk gown with a grid-pattern tulle overlay -- at Lela Rose, and an absolutely stunning series of sheer black dresses with strategically placed sequin details at Jill Stuart that brought a gasp from the audience and sent nearly every cellphone into the air for a picture or two. Vests and jackets trimmed with purple and aqua fur accented several of Nicole Miller's ensembles, while Rachel Zoe used faux-fur coats and hats to complement her rock-star-inspired collection. Tracy Reese had a fantastic, bright tomato duffle coat with gray fur on the collar and shoulders. In a case of fur gone wrong, however, in our humble opinion Marc Jacobs' ridiculously huge fur hats detracted from the clothes.
Lela Rose added several glimmering touches to her romantic collection, including a beautiful, soft cream gown with a jolt of twisted metal at the shoulders. Yuna Yang showed hand-beaded crystal embellishments on several of her designs. Small metal discs -- as well as sequins arranged in the shapes of hearts, peace symbols, flowers and skulls -- on jackets, coats, shoes and even tights at Libertine drew nods of approval from the audience. “The Anti Robbery Squads (SARS) have become killer teams, engaging in deals for land speculators and debt collection, while toll stations in the name of checkpoints adorn the highways with policemen shamefully collecting money from motorists in the full glare of the public,” Abubakar said in his speech.
Many Nigerian politicians promise to tackle corruption. Many of these are either corrupted along the way, or otherwise frustrated by the well-entrenched bureaucrats and ruling elites who benefit from the corrupt system.Abubakar insists that his campaign will be different.“Let me state that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to the enforcement of all laws and will work with the NTDC (the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation) to ensure the enforcement of this regulation at the federal, state and local government levels.”Many Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the current campaign by President Jonathan and Abubakar will live up to their words.
Lela Rose added several glimmering touches to her romantic collection, including a beautiful, soft cream gown with a jolt of twisted metal at the shoulders. Yuna Yang showed hand-beaded crystal embellishments on several of her designs. Small metal discs -- as well as sequins arranged in the shapes of hearts, peace symbols, flowers and skulls -- on jackets, coats, shoes and even tights at Libertine drew nods of approval from the audience. “The Anti Robbery Squads (SARS) have become killer teams, engaging in deals for land speculators and debt collection, while toll stations in the name of checkpoints adorn the highways with policemen shamefully collecting money from motorists in the full glare of the public,” Abubakar said in his speech.
Many Nigerian politicians promise to tackle corruption. Many of these are either corrupted along the way, or otherwise frustrated by the well-entrenched bureaucrats and ruling elites who benefit from the corrupt system.Abubakar insists that his campaign will be different.“Let me state that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to the enforcement of all laws and will work with the NTDC (the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation) to ensure the enforcement of this regulation at the federal, state and local government levels.”Many Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the current campaign by President Jonathan and Abubakar will live up to their words.
2012年2月13日星期一
Prepping for prom: Dress shops talk trends, spending
Brittany Madden, a senior at Sauquoit Valley High School, hasn't decided what dress she'll wear for the prom yet. But like many other girls, she's already got her feelers out.Madden, 17, began looking at The Princess Shop's website in mid-January. But when she went to the New Hartford store to see dresses up close, she got an unexpected surprise: Owner Denise Houck approached her about walking in the store's fashion show.
The show, which took place Feb. 5 at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre, showcased dresses from a variety of designers in all different styles, colors and lengths.Madden is shopping for a dress in the $400 to $500 range – not unusual for prom dresses these days – and is looking for a pink or purple mermaid-style dress with lots of sparkles."I just want to find something that's fun and kind of different," she said.Houck and Wende Maliani, owner of MeMe's Formals in Utica, both said that sequins and beading are very "in" this year, and Maliani said that she's been seeing girls buy a lot of vibrant-colored dresses.
"It's been really eclectic this year so far," Maliani said.Traditional pastel-colored ball gowns are still a big part of the business, but are not as popular as they once were, they said. In addition to changing color preferences, short dresses and slim-fit dresses are also in demand now.Localized Appreesh: The Yellow Dress.Even though most proms are in May or June, Houck said that many girls start looking at dress styles online in October, and many start shopping locally almost immediately after the holidays."They shop early because we register everything," she said. "So if they see a dress that they really want, and they determine that that's a good style for them, which is what we help them do, then they want to register it so nobody else gets it.
Both Houck and Maliani said that the dresses they sell range from $200 to $500. The average, Houck said, is probably around $360.But both stores try to make the prom experience more affordable, as well.MeMe's Formals, for example, has a sale rack with more than 100 recently marked down dresses, Maliani said."We have a $50 rack for prom girls that are on a budget,"she said.At the end of each season, The Princess Shop donates most of its unsold dresses to various organizations and schools that give them to girls who can't afford to buy their own. Recipients include Sauquoit Valley Friends and Neighbors, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, and Thomas R. Proctor High School.The store also gave away a free prom dress at the end of last weekend's fashion show.
The show, which took place Feb. 5 at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre, showcased dresses from a variety of designers in all different styles, colors and lengths.Madden is shopping for a dress in the $400 to $500 range – not unusual for prom dresses these days – and is looking for a pink or purple mermaid-style dress with lots of sparkles."I just want to find something that's fun and kind of different," she said.Houck and Wende Maliani, owner of MeMe's Formals in Utica, both said that sequins and beading are very "in" this year, and Maliani said that she's been seeing girls buy a lot of vibrant-colored dresses.
"It's been really eclectic this year so far," Maliani said.Traditional pastel-colored ball gowns are still a big part of the business, but are not as popular as they once were, they said. In addition to changing color preferences, short dresses and slim-fit dresses are also in demand now.Localized Appreesh: The Yellow Dress.Even though most proms are in May or June, Houck said that many girls start looking at dress styles online in October, and many start shopping locally almost immediately after the holidays."They shop early because we register everything," she said. "So if they see a dress that they really want, and they determine that that's a good style for them, which is what we help them do, then they want to register it so nobody else gets it.
Both Houck and Maliani said that the dresses they sell range from $200 to $500. The average, Houck said, is probably around $360.But both stores try to make the prom experience more affordable, as well.MeMe's Formals, for example, has a sale rack with more than 100 recently marked down dresses, Maliani said."We have a $50 rack for prom girls that are on a budget,"she said.At the end of each season, The Princess Shop donates most of its unsold dresses to various organizations and schools that give them to girls who can't afford to buy their own. Recipients include Sauquoit Valley Friends and Neighbors, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, and Thomas R. Proctor High School.The store also gave away a free prom dress at the end of last weekend's fashion show.
2012年2月8日星期三
Localized Appreesh: The Yellow Dress
Localized Appreesh is our weekly thank-you column to the musicians that make the Bay.Dogs, ghosts, kids, hand-clapping, whistling on a sunny park day – it's all in the video for the Yellow Dress's “This Could Be Anything.” The song itself it already a treat, kicking off with the aforementioned clapping and whistling and a solitary guitar, in pipes mariachi trumpet and swallow-you-whole powerful vocal pipes à la orchestral pop master Beirut. (It also has garnered comparisons to Magnetic Fields and a drug-less Velvet Underground.)
The Yellow Dress closed out 2011 with a metaphoric group hug, thanks to the video and a well-received second album, Humblebees. This year, it's already off to a run through the park, pull your dress up and get mud on your ankles, start. In the next seven days, the San Francisco band will play three local shows, all at interesting venues, perhaps a bit off the beaten path. Do it up big and catch a trio of Yellow Dress performances. We used to be called Mr Stopmotion and the Yellow Dress after a particularly dapper couple I saw walking through Golden Gate Park, back then we were just a two-piece, and the name was pretty unweildy. For about a day we were Mr Stopmotion, which sounds like a Devo/XTC cover band. We decided on The Yellow Dress, which immediately led to a dramatic (and affirming!) number of yellow dresses in both (me and original bandmember Jon) of our lives. For a not very interesting story that sure took a lot of time to write.
Acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, glockenspiel, male/female vocals, trumpet, organs, whistles, hand claps, if anyone reading this plays the cello and love dinosaurs please call me. With so many artistic people around it's easy to find like minded folks to play with, slowly envelop in your ever growing line-up.With so many artistic people around you are rarely the only game in town any given night.Panel members are: Susan E. Wehner, nurse practitioner from Michigan Cardiovascular Institute, who will speak on “New Year, New You With Life’s Simple 7,” Dr. Mayar Jundi, heart specialist from Covenant Center for the Heart, Covenant Health Care, will speak on “Sleep Apnea and Your Heart” and Dr. Robert N. Jones, thoracic surgeon from MidMichigan Medical Center, will speak on “The Creation of a Blood Conservation Program.”
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association.Currently some eight million women in the United States are living with heart disease, yet only one in six women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat, according to the heart association.
The Yellow Dress closed out 2011 with a metaphoric group hug, thanks to the video and a well-received second album, Humblebees. This year, it's already off to a run through the park, pull your dress up and get mud on your ankles, start. In the next seven days, the San Francisco band will play three local shows, all at interesting venues, perhaps a bit off the beaten path. Do it up big and catch a trio of Yellow Dress performances. We used to be called Mr Stopmotion and the Yellow Dress after a particularly dapper couple I saw walking through Golden Gate Park, back then we were just a two-piece, and the name was pretty unweildy. For about a day we were Mr Stopmotion, which sounds like a Devo/XTC cover band. We decided on The Yellow Dress, which immediately led to a dramatic (and affirming!) number of yellow dresses in both (me and original bandmember Jon) of our lives. For a not very interesting story that sure took a lot of time to write.
Acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, glockenspiel, male/female vocals, trumpet, organs, whistles, hand claps, if anyone reading this plays the cello and love dinosaurs please call me. With so many artistic people around it's easy to find like minded folks to play with, slowly envelop in your ever growing line-up.With so many artistic people around you are rarely the only game in town any given night.Panel members are: Susan E. Wehner, nurse practitioner from Michigan Cardiovascular Institute, who will speak on “New Year, New You With Life’s Simple 7,” Dr. Mayar Jundi, heart specialist from Covenant Center for the Heart, Covenant Health Care, will speak on “Sleep Apnea and Your Heart” and Dr. Robert N. Jones, thoracic surgeon from MidMichigan Medical Center, will speak on “The Creation of a Blood Conservation Program.”
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association.Currently some eight million women in the United States are living with heart disease, yet only one in six women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat, according to the heart association.
2012年2月6日星期一
Our picks in plus size fancy dress for Carnival and Mardi Gras season
I love carnival! For those who have not experienced a full on carnival Mardi Gras style then just imagine drums beating, loud music playing, dancing queens, boys, and girls, floats galore full of people partying, bright colours, drink, and lots of fun. Oh, and don’t forget, dressing up is obligatory. Where I live, I have never seen so many men dress up as women…but there is normally a theme to follow. Last year it was pirates, this year it is western. But if you are celebrating carnival, what costume would you chose?
But why is carnival so important? It is the last day to indulge before lent, so everyone lets it rip! The key for girls is to go for sexy, be it a school girl look or scantily clad pirate! Fantasy characters are also a big hit such as Alice in Wonderland making the Sexy Alice Costume a perfect choice with a short blue dress with puff sleeves and lacey petitcote.Infamy Revisited: What happened to Tiger Woods' mistress Loredana Jolie?This dress also comes with a cutesy petticoat and hair band. Available in XXL and XXXL, this outfit is ￡37.99. So, what about that sexy pirate look? The Pirate Lady Costume is very sexy with a black skirt with a handkerchief style hem, apron, ruffle white shirt which sits off the shoulders, and a brown leather effect corset, shive me timbers hearty! This outfit is ￡19.99. If you would rather your costume had a bit of sophistication for carnival then why not opt for the Fashion Flapper Costume with its retro look of tassels that will swing while you dancing the night away. Just add beads to perfect the look! This XXL outfit is ￡31.99.
"We want to showcase the lace, romantic and somewhat-vintage looks," Cacace-Vizer said. "They're really popular right now. We want to show brides how they can get the vintage look with lace or organza, tulle gowns."Wedding Wonderland will also have a small, intimate booth at Bridal & Beyond with elegant, "soft, coral" dresses and long bridesmaid dresses.Even though Wedding Wonderland participates in two to four different wedding showcases every year, Cacace-Vizer said they are excited for the new show."It's really exciting for brides," Cacace-Vizer said. "It gives variation since there are different vendors at each show. It switches things up so they are not seeing the same things, which is really necessary for brides."Bridal & Beyond will have a luxury lounge, food tastings and casino games, Howell said.
During the event, the newspaper will also announce the winner of its Your Day! Wedding Giveaway, a wedding package valued at more than $19,000.
But why is carnival so important? It is the last day to indulge before lent, so everyone lets it rip! The key for girls is to go for sexy, be it a school girl look or scantily clad pirate! Fantasy characters are also a big hit such as Alice in Wonderland making the Sexy Alice Costume a perfect choice with a short blue dress with puff sleeves and lacey petitcote.Infamy Revisited: What happened to Tiger Woods' mistress Loredana Jolie?This dress also comes with a cutesy petticoat and hair band. Available in XXL and XXXL, this outfit is ￡37.99. So, what about that sexy pirate look? The Pirate Lady Costume is very sexy with a black skirt with a handkerchief style hem, apron, ruffle white shirt which sits off the shoulders, and a brown leather effect corset, shive me timbers hearty! This outfit is ￡19.99. If you would rather your costume had a bit of sophistication for carnival then why not opt for the Fashion Flapper Costume with its retro look of tassels that will swing while you dancing the night away. Just add beads to perfect the look! This XXL outfit is ￡31.99.
"We want to showcase the lace, romantic and somewhat-vintage looks," Cacace-Vizer said. "They're really popular right now. We want to show brides how they can get the vintage look with lace or organza, tulle gowns."Wedding Wonderland will also have a small, intimate booth at Bridal & Beyond with elegant, "soft, coral" dresses and long bridesmaid dresses.Even though Wedding Wonderland participates in two to four different wedding showcases every year, Cacace-Vizer said they are excited for the new show."It's really exciting for brides," Cacace-Vizer said. "It gives variation since there are different vendors at each show. It switches things up so they are not seeing the same things, which is really necessary for brides."Bridal & Beyond will have a luxury lounge, food tastings and casino games, Howell said.
During the event, the newspaper will also announce the winner of its Your Day! Wedding Giveaway, a wedding package valued at more than $19,000.
2012年2月1日星期三
Infamy Revisited: What happened to Tiger Woods' mistress Loredana Jolie?
After helping to break up the marriage of the world’s most famous golfer, what does a girl do to redeem herself?She goes into the wedding dress business.Tiger Woods' mistress Loredana Jolie is reinventing herself as a wedding dress seller. Her line of Italian hand-made dresses is launching next month.“The fact that I came across as a homewrecker really put a lot of pressure on me. I do believe in marriages and one day I want to get married myself,” Jolie told.Jolie is the former Hawaiian Tropic model who told the New York Post that she hooked up with Woods about 20 times between 2006 and 2008 and accepted $15,000 from the golfer to pay bills. She says that she did not come forward with her involvement with Woods, but rather was exposed to the media by a former friend.
“When the whole Tiger thing started it was someone else who told the media that I was with him,” Jolie said. Jolie was born in Sicily and the wedding dress designer she is partnering with is in Europe. She recently returned from the continent where she was finalizing the designs.“The dresses will be privately sold. My web site will be up in two weeks and people can contact me directly," Jolie told Our website. "The dresses are all handmade and they’re very beautiful."Following her involvement in the Woods’ scandal, Jolie says that many people tried to take advantage of her, including one woman who she claims wrote a book under her name entitled "The Real Diary: Lessons from the Good Time Girl to Champion."“A lot of people tried to take advantage of me and make money off me. I had to call Barnes and Noble and Amazon and ask them to stop selling it. I wanted to keep my name out of the media,” Jolie said. “I was moving on and having new relationships and they weren’t happy with the media.”
Spring Summer 2012 starts, for Very's Love Label, with a confection of candy coloured styles in fragile fabrics finished with gentle trims. What lingers about the collection is just how sweet it is - laser cut lace tops, organza cocktail dresses and embroidered fit and flare dresses begin proceedings with a girlish flourish.A luxurious story of soft, slinky metallic features through vests and floaty, divinely beautiful tunics, tea and maxi dresses. Shimmering tones of gold, pewter and bronze are realised through dustings of embellishment, oversized and intricate sequins, resulting in a look that is effortlessly glamorous. Block colour is used to create a collection of sports luxe inspired separates. Quilted bomber style jackets in teal, a peplum skirt in pillar box red, body con racer front dresses, peg trousers and layered vests create a stylish take on this relaxed, slouchy trend.
“When the whole Tiger thing started it was someone else who told the media that I was with him,” Jolie said. Jolie was born in Sicily and the wedding dress designer she is partnering with is in Europe. She recently returned from the continent where she was finalizing the designs.“The dresses will be privately sold. My web site will be up in two weeks and people can contact me directly," Jolie told Our website. "The dresses are all handmade and they’re very beautiful."Following her involvement in the Woods’ scandal, Jolie says that many people tried to take advantage of her, including one woman who she claims wrote a book under her name entitled "The Real Diary: Lessons from the Good Time Girl to Champion."“A lot of people tried to take advantage of me and make money off me. I had to call Barnes and Noble and Amazon and ask them to stop selling it. I wanted to keep my name out of the media,” Jolie said. “I was moving on and having new relationships and they weren’t happy with the media.”
Spring Summer 2012 starts, for Very's Love Label, with a confection of candy coloured styles in fragile fabrics finished with gentle trims. What lingers about the collection is just how sweet it is - laser cut lace tops, organza cocktail dresses and embroidered fit and flare dresses begin proceedings with a girlish flourish.A luxurious story of soft, slinky metallic features through vests and floaty, divinely beautiful tunics, tea and maxi dresses. Shimmering tones of gold, pewter and bronze are realised through dustings of embellishment, oversized and intricate sequins, resulting in a look that is effortlessly glamorous. Block colour is used to create a collection of sports luxe inspired separates. Quilted bomber style jackets in teal, a peplum skirt in pillar box red, body con racer front dresses, peg trousers and layered vests create a stylish take on this relaxed, slouchy trend.
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